Green to Gold is the Army’s program that allows enlisted soldiers to get their degree and become officers. It’s a great way to keep your job and pay while going back to school for a degree and leadership training.
The Green to Gold Active Duty Option is a two-year program that allows eligible Active Duty enlisted Soldiers to complete their first baccalaureate or master’s degree and earn a commission as an Army officer. The program gives cadets full tuition, room and board support (capped), flat rate book payment, and a monthly stipend.
Green to Gold Eligibility
To qualify for the Army active green to gold program, you must meet several qualifications:
- You must have at least two years of active duty service.
- You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- You must have a General Technical (GT) score of 110 or higher and an APFT score of 180 or higher.
- You must be eligible to reenlist.
The Army Green to Gold Program offers four different options for enlisted soldiers to pursue their Bachelors or Master’s degrees and earn an officer commission through ROTC. These include the Green to Gold Scholarship Option, the Green to Gold Hip Pocket Option, the Green to Gold Non-Scholarship Option, and the Green to Gold Simultaneous Membership Program.
How Do You Go From Green to Gold in the Army?
The Green to Gold program allows enlisted service members with officer potential to voluntarily request discharge from active duty and enroll in Army ROTC. Soldiers can choose from four different G2G options, each of which has a unique set of requirements. For example, one option requires service members to pass the APFT within six months of applying and to have a cumulative high school or college GPA of 2.5. Other requirements include a letter of acceptance from the university they intend to attend and no more than three dependents, including spouse (although this restriction is waiveable).
Scholarship and non-scholarship students in the Green to Gold program must successfully complete military science classes, the Leader Development and Assessment Course between their junior and senior years, and a variety of other assignments. Once they graduate, they are commissioned as second lieutenants and must serve for eight years. In addition to their regular pay, they receive a monthly stipend and may be eligible for Montgomery GI Bill and other financial aid. Many schools also offer academic incentives for participants, such as additional scholarships or tuition assistance.